Doctor Who Magazine 629 contains special in-depth coverage of the two returned episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan including reactions from Doctor Who celebrities and creatives. The Daleks’ Master Plan coverage includes: • Peter Purves – alias First Doctor companion and space pilot Steven Taylor – shares his delight on seeing episodes he recorded over … >
Christopher Eccleston, the actor who brilliantly embodied the Ninth Doctor in the 2005 revival of Doctor Who, has shared yet another condition which would need to be met if he were to reprise the role — and it’s touchingly inclusive. When asked whether he would reprise his role at the C2E2 convention in Chicago, Eccleston … >
There is a persistent rumour regarding a dangerous stunt during the filming of the first episode of Doctor Who Season 1 titled Rose. The most infamous story from this filming is that, in the scene where Henrik’s department store explodes, a scene was shot of a sofa flying out of a window on fire, landing … >
While interviewed on Half the Picture podcast, composer Murray Gold revealed that Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has written several different versions of the the script for the 2026 Christmas special. “I know that Russell’s written, I think, multiple versions depending on certain outcomes… So that’s all I really know and I’m not sure … >
According to Russell T Davies in the documentary: The Making of The War Between the Land and the Sea, the Doctor Who spin-off was intended for significantly earlier production and release dates. “It’s worth saying how long ago this production begins. I must have written The Star Beast and The War Between as the launch, … >
At the Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles on 6-8 February 2026, screenwriter Pete McTighe addressed speculative questions regarding the future of Doctor Who and his possible role going forward. I will exclusively chronicle several panels I attended featuring the writer. In a 6 February feature interview with Big Finish and Doctor Who Magazine writer … >
Some behind-the-scenes media from production of the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea are now available, including some official videos. The cast and crew ave shared behind-the-scenes photos and videos from production. Editor Joe Keirle shared some photos, including a drawing by Russell T Davies depicting a Homo Aqua caught … >
Sophie Aldred’s Ace Odyssey podcast series offers a ghost story for Christmas… on a spaceship. This Christmas Eve, a new tradition awakens. Ghost in the Machine is a haunting, emotionally-charged stand-alone Christmas special audio drama that blends folk horror, science fiction, and festive unease, in the grand tradition of classic British ghost stories. The adventure … >
The Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Steelbook in February 2026. The series showcases Barclay (Russell Tovey), a low-level UNIT staff member whose ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea, triggering an international crisis. He … >
As The War Between the Land and the Sea surfaces on BBC One and iPlayer, Doctor Who Magazine 624 interviews star Russell Tovey about his role as Barclay Pierre-Dupont. Also interviewed are Writer Pete McTighe, producer Joel Collins and director Dylan Holmes Williams. Co-writer Pete McTighe: “I’ve been working on The War Between since 2023. … >